Field position is a huge part of a football game. A great return could set-up your offense with outstanding field position that would make it easier for your offense to put points on the board. The same goes for the punting game. A good punt allows your defense to play downhill, while tilting the field…
Every season, several undrafted free agents make an impact on the Green Bay Packers roster. Brian Gutekunst will be looking for the next Tramon Williams or Sam Shields, while players like Lenzy Pipkins and Reggie Gilbert try to find places on the active roster. Here are the signees (assist to Cheesehead TV for gathering…
May 1, 2018
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Ross Uglem
Way Too Early Packers 53 Man Roster Prediction
Now that free agency, the draft, and undrafted free agency have all come and gone, I’ve included my inital guess for the team’s 53 man roster. The starters are in bold. Rookies are italicized. This projection includes two position changes that I would make. QB-2 Aaron Rodgers DeShone Kizer RB-4 Aaron Jones Ty Montgomery Jamaal…
April 30, 2018
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Michael Johrendt
Packers Use Late-Round Fliers on Potential Talent
On the final day of the 2018 NFL draft, the Green Bay Packers used 11 selections to beef up their positional depth chart. These selections are more based on potential, as the Packers have hit home runs on in the past in the later rounds of the draft. While the team came into the draft…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): Madison is exactly the sort of player that the Packers like to draft for their offensive line. A college tackle, Madison is athletic with excellent footwork that helps him to make blocks in space. He’s a smart player who has the instincts and agility to make quick adjustments as a blocker. He…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): At 6’3 and 233 lbs, Burks has been labeled as a little bit of a tweener at linebacker. He played multiple positions while at Vanderbilt including safety. Accordingly, Burks’ best traits are his speed and his ability to drop back into coverage. He is adept at dropping back and blanketing tight ends or…
Analysis (Taylor O’Neill): Although the Green Bay Packers took Jaire Alexander in the first round, they must be ecstatic to see a player so often mocked to them at #14 available at #45 in the second round. Jackson doesn’t necessarily fit the traditional archetype that Mike Pettine has favored for his defenses in the past, but…